The Beauty—and Benefits—of Cargo Bikes
In Alameda they carry everything from kids and dogs to kegs of beer
"They are used to transport emergency medicine and water in Ukrainian war zones, for disaster relief drill races in Portland, and to provide the “last journey” for loved ones in coffins in Paris. And along the way, they help reduce humans’ carbon footprint.
Cargo bikes are used to transport kids in Alameda. Photo Charlie Fla’herty.
In Alameda, they win awards at the 4th of July parade for being creatively decorated.
They are cargo bikes, and I don’t recall seeing them until I moved to Alameda three years ago..."
